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M579 VKU

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,166 mi
Last recorded144,166 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2006
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM579 VKU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2006 144,166 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 144,166 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 109,438 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 109,438 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front pipe mounting incomplete but exhaust system supported

Main Air intake pipe split

Nails in both nearside and offside rear tyres

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

No spare wheel

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear bumper outer covers missing

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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M579 VKU is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 129,964 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M579 VKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 31 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M579 VKU registered?

M579 VKU is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 May 1995.

Is M579 VKU safe to buy?

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